Jackpot Bonus: Between games take a short walk west of the fronton to the Dania Antiques Row for some of the finest second-hand shopping in South Florida or go just east of Dania Jai-Alai for a day at the beach.Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000, http://www.gulfstreampark.comThoroughbred racing: Live racing from Jan. 3-April 20. Post time: 1:30 p.m.

Simulcast: Watch and wager on thoroughbred racing year-round (during live racing only).Slots: More than 1,200 Las Vegas-style slots in two casinos.Poker Room: 20-table, no-limit poker-playing area.Notable amenities: Fine dining on Christine Lee's, a restaurant overlooking the racetrack; buffet dining in the Ten Palms and the Southside Grille.Jackpot bonus: Your admission to the grandstand includes a spectacular view not only of the racetrack but of the Gold Coast skyline as well. Place a bet (in your seat, if you prefer), settle back and soak it in.Mardi Gras Racetrack & Gaming Center831 N. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-924-3200, playmardigras.com.Greyhound racing: 15 daily races; post-time 7:35 p.m., daily. Year-round. Simulcast: Watch and wager on greyhound, thoroughbred and harness racing from dozens of venues across the country. Year-round.Slots: 1,200 Las Vegas-style slots. The casino is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday. When it opens Thursday at 10:30 a.m., it remains open (around the clock) until 4:30 a.m. on Monday.Poker Room: 30 tables. Notable amenities: Choices include the New Orleans-inspired Bourbon Street Bistro, Cafe Orleans (soup and sandwiches), the Ultra Lounge and Louie's Lounge. For fine dining there's the Greyhound Room. Watch live and simulcast racing from the Dog House Sports Bar and Grill.Bonus Surprise: Find great South Florida bargains at the racetrack flea market every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free parking. The Isle Casino & Racing at Pompano Park1800 SW Third St., Pompano Beach, 954-972-2000, theislepompanopark.com.Harness racing: Live racing 11 months of the year, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (dark several days in August). Post time: 7:25 p.m. Simulcast: Watch and wager on harness and thoroughbred racing and jai-alai from more than 20 venues across North America. Seven days a week, noon-midnight (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). Slots: 1,500 Las Vegas-style slots.Poker Room: Nearly three dozen poker tables. Notable amenities: Bragozzo, an Italian restaurant; Farradday's steakhouse; Myron's New York-style deli and the Isle Buffet.Jackpot Bonus: Rock to the music of your favorite bands at the outside Trackside Bar. Atomic Punks performs Van Halen hits on Saturday, Dec. 29. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek5550 NW 40th St., Coconut Creek, 954-977-6700, seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com. Gaming: Open 24 hours, seven days a week. Features more than 1,500 gaming machines, including Wheel of Fortune, Wild Cherries, Double Diamonds and Red, White & Blue.Poker Room: 15 tablesNotable amenities: Fresh Harvest restaurant and culinary show; the Sunset Grill, where drinks and sandwiches are served under a Chickee hut adjacent to the casino.Jackpot Bonus: Need a break from the slots? Visit the Nectar, an ultra lounge (martini bar) and live-music venue.Seminole Casino Hollywood4150 N. State Road 7, Hollywood, 954-961-3220, seminolehollywoodcasino.com.Gaming: More than 850 gaming machines, including Little Green Men, Texas Tea, Red White & Blue, Double Diamond and a Seminole original game called Seminole Pride.Bingo: Four sessions of high-stakes bingo daily. Poker Room: 29 tables. Notable amenities: Two delis, a bar and an all-you-can-eat buffet.Jackpot Bonus: Take a stroll before or after gambling around the Council Oak Tree, a historic live oak under which the Seminole Tribal Council used to conduct its meetings. There are several shaded benches in the landscaped area.Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-327-7625, seminolehardrockhollywood.com.Gaming: Nearly 2,500 gaming machines, including Video Poker, Blues Brothers, Cleopatra, Enchanted Unicorn, Hexbreaker, Little Green Men, Monopoly, Spam, Texas Tea. Open 24 hours, seven days a week.Poker Room: 50 tables.Notable amenities: Choose from 18 dining options. Top-notch entertainment featuring everything from ice skating and championship boxing to rock and jazz concerts.Jackpot Bonus: A 5,500-seat state-of-the-art arena hosts concerts, sporting events and conventions.Gambling Cruises From Port EvergladesDiscovery Cruise Lines800-937-4477, discoverycruiseline.com.Ocean cruises: Daily round trips (except Wednesday) to the Bahamas -- gamble, eat and party from 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m., including three-hour layover in the Bahamas.Gaming: Slots, blackjack and poker.Notable amenities: two buffet meals on the sail out, one on return. Entertainment: Casino-style song-and-dance shows, ping-pong tournament, karaoke, limbo and salsa contests, disco.Cost: Round-trip, weekday fare is $138.99, including three buffet meals; weekend fare $158.99.Jackpot Bonus: Take a break from gambling by strolling a white sandy beach or shopping in the Bahamian straw market.SeaEscape Casino Cruise877-732-3722, seaescape.com.Ocean cruises: Gambling cruises to nowhere, meaning no more than a few miles offshore. Daily cruises, morning and evening, 14 times a week taking five to six hours.Gaming: Las Vegas-style gambling with hundreds of slot machines, including video poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, mini-baccarat tables and bingo.Notable amenities: Sail-away party with complimentary tropical drink; buffet dinner included in fare. For a la carte dining there's the Verandah Dining Room and Bar (additional $25 per person).Entertainment: Everything from Elvis impersonators to comedians and singing acts.Cost: Fares begin at $15.95 for children and $27.95 for adults. Additional $30 for a cabin.Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach Kennel Club1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, 561-683-2222, pbkennelclub.com.Greyhound racing: Races seven afternoons a week plus evening programs Friday and Saturday. Racing begins at 12:40 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Evening racing begins at 7:30.Simulcast: Watch and wager on greyhound, thoroughbred and harness racing and jai-alai from dozens of venues across the country. Year-round.Poker Room: 60 tables. Notable amenities: The elegant five-tiered Paddock Restaurant, with a view of the track, where all meals are cooked to order and sauces are prepared from scratch.Gambling Cruises From The Port of Palm BeachPalm Beach Princess Casino800-841-7447, pbcasino.com.